Loading no g code file on startup
12 Sep 2016 19:32 #80372
by OT-CNC
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Is there a way to have no g code loaded on the axis screen on startup? I'd rather have a blank screen then a bunch of code that is ready to execute. I'd also like a way to clear the g code file like after running it.
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12 Sep 2016 19:59 #80373
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[DISPLAY]
DISPLAY = axis
EDITOR = gedit
POSITION_OFFSET = RELATIVE
POSITION_FEEDBACK = ACTUAL
MAX_FEED_OVERRIDE = 1.2
INTRO_GRAPHIC = linuxcnc.gif
INTRO_TIME = 5
PROGRAM_PREFIX = /home/cnc/linuxcnc/nc_files
INCREMENTS = 5mm 1mm .5mm .1mm .05mm .01mm .005mm
#Plasma Control Panel
PYVCP = vcp.xml
#Plasma Control Panel
#PYVCP = ptest.xml
OPEN_FILE ="" <<<<Add this line.
DISPLAY = axis
EDITOR = gedit
POSITION_OFFSET = RELATIVE
POSITION_FEEDBACK = ACTUAL
MAX_FEED_OVERRIDE = 1.2
INTRO_GRAPHIC = linuxcnc.gif
INTRO_TIME = 5
PROGRAM_PREFIX = /home/cnc/linuxcnc/nc_files
INCREMENTS = 5mm 1mm .5mm .1mm .05mm .01mm .005mm
#Plasma Control Panel
PYVCP = vcp.xml
#Plasma Control Panel
#PYVCP = ptest.xml
OPEN_FILE ="" <<<<Add this line.
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12 Sep 2016 20:01 #80374
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic Loading no g code file on startup
Add that line to ini file.
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13 Sep 2016 00:30 #80375
by OT-CNC
Replied by OT-CNC on topic Loading no g code file on startup
tommylight
Hey thanks that works!
How about a way to close the file? It's really annoying that under file there is no option to close it!
Hey thanks that works!
How about a way to close the file? It's really annoying that under file there is no option to close it!
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13 Sep 2016 08:24 - 13 Sep 2016 08:27 #80382
by Rick G
Replied by Rick G on topic Loading no g code file on startup
You can also set
OPEN_FILE =
To the file you wish to use when starting linuxcnc perhaps a file with just a preamble to set the normal environment for your machine.
For example blank.ngc...
You could also select and run blank.ngc when you start and then select it from your recent file list to replace the last file run with a blank screen and your default settings.
Rick G
OPEN_FILE =
To the file you wish to use when starting linuxcnc perhaps a file with just a preamble to set the normal environment for your machine.
OPEN_FILE = /full/path/to/file.ngc - The file to show in the preview plot when AXIS starts. Use a blank string "" and no file will be loaded at start up.
For example blank.ngc...
%
g17 (xy plane)
g20 (inches)
g40 (cancel cutter radius compensation)
g49 (cancel tool lengthoffset)
g90 (absolute distance mode)
g94 (units/min feedrate)
g54 (Coordinate system 1 default)
%You could also select and run blank.ngc when you start and then select it from your recent file list to replace the last file run with a blank screen and your default settings.
Rick G
Last edit: 13 Sep 2016 08:27 by Rick G.
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13 Sep 2016 11:18 #80386
by tommylight
Just a stab in the dark, but i think you used mach3, right?
In windoze when you have a file open in mach3, you can not edit and save that file without closing it first in mach3.
In linux you can edit and save anything even when the file you are editing is opened by a program and in use. Therefore there is no need to close the file, at least i never needed it.
When done just open the next file.
Or use the Rick G's advice, as that is a nice solution especially if you use offsets and inch/mm files. That would cancel all offsets and set it to inch (or MM).
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tommylight
Hey thanks that works!
How about a way to close the file? It's really annoying that under file there is no option to close it!
Just a stab in the dark, but i think you used mach3, right?
In windoze when you have a file open in mach3, you can not edit and save that file without closing it first in mach3.
In linux you can edit and save anything even when the file you are editing is opened by a program and in use. Therefore there is no need to close the file, at least i never needed it.
When done just open the next file.
Or use the Rick G's advice, as that is a nice solution especially if you use offsets and inch/mm files. That would cancel all offsets and set it to inch (or MM).
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13 Sep 2016 12:30 #80389
by OT-CNC
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Rick,
I'll generate a blank ngc file with the necessary lathe related initial g codes. I assume this becomes also the active g code string listed on the mdi screen ?
tommylight
Good guess
yes I'm used to closing the file on Mach but mainly out of habit not for editing so much.
I have my cycle start button wired up on my linux lathe and was pushing buttons while testing things and realized there was a program active when the machine rapided to it's start position.
I'd rather load code when I'm ready to run a part.
I'll generate a blank ngc file with the necessary lathe related initial g codes. I assume this becomes also the active g code string listed on the mdi screen ?
tommylight
Good guess
yes I'm used to closing the file on Mach but mainly out of habit not for editing so much.I have my cycle start button wired up on my linux lathe and was pushing buttons while testing things and realized there was a program active when the machine rapided to it's start position.
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13 Sep 2016 12:36 #80391
by Todd Zuercher
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Guess I come from a Fanuc backround where if the machine is in auto mode a program is always loaded and will start if you press the button (so you don't press start unless you want it to start.)
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13 Sep 2016 13:59 #80396
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That's fine, I do expect it to execute when pushing cycle start. I just want the option of closing a loaded file. Why not have that?
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13 Sep 2016 15:01 #80401
by Todd Zuercher
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Probably because the developers didn't see the need. What real purpose would it serve, other than adding an unnecessary step when changing files.
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